The document provides an overview of the concepts of requesting, encouraging, and persuading in English, including definitions, examples, and expressions for each type of interaction. It includes scenarios and dialogues demonstrating how to effectively communicate requests and support in both formal and informal settings. Additionally, the document features quizzes and references to online resources for further learning.

1. Requesting, Encouraging and Persuading
Arranged by Group 5:
- Dinda Pangastuti (1805020036)
- Fara Dina (1805020028)
- Nur Aina Agustin (1805020008)
- Ratna Eli Sutanti (1805020004)
5A
English for Interpersonal Interaction III
Lecturer: Syifa Fadhilah Hamid, M.Pd.

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3. Requesting is to ask for something or ask
somebody to do something in a polite or
formal way. (Oxford Learners Dictionary)
Requesting

4. Expression of Requesting
CAN / COULD + PRONOUN +
VERB
MAY / MIGHT + PRONOUN +
VERB
WILL/WOULD + PRONOUN
+ VERB
Can I have a piece of
paper?
May I see you in my
office?
Will everybody collect
their cellphone?
Can I ask a favour? May I have a glass of
water?
Will you join me for
lunch?
Could we have a word,
please?
Might I ask you some
questions?
Would patient number 15
enter the room?
Could you remind me
about the meeting?
Might I talk to you about
something?
Would you like to have
dinner with me?

5. Accepting Request
FORMAL INFORMAL
That would be nice. Yes, I can
go with you.
Sure, I can do that.
I'll see what I can do to help
you.
Of course, no problem.
Yes, I believe I could. Oh yeah, sure I will.
Yes, you may. Yeah, I’m gonna help you.
Yes,I’d be delighted/ I’d be glad
to come with you.
Oh yeah, Let’s go !

6. Declining Request
FORMAL INFORMAL
I'm afraid I can't go with
you.
No, you can’t.
I am sorry. I don't think I
could.
Oh, I can’t this time.
I’d like to, but I can’t help
you now.
I can help you later on, but
not now.
I’d love to, but I’m busy right
now.
Not today, thanks.

7. Aqila : The scholarship Australia will be opened next
month. Did you know about it, Rica?
Rica : Really? I didn’t know about it if you don’t
give me the information.
Aqila : Yes. I know about it yesterday from my
lecturer.
Rica : would you like to give me the detail
information about it?
Aqila : sure. I will send it through email.
Rica : Thanks, Aqila
Aqila : don’t mention it.
Example

8. Encouraging
Encouraging is an expression to give
someone support, motivation, giving
them hope, and confidence to do
something or to make something more
likely to exist, happen, or develop, so
he/she can achieve the goals.

9. How to Encourage
Someone?
1. Encourage even the smallest effort
2. Make positive comments
3. Tell people positive things about
themselves
4. Notice when someone does something
good
5. Have a good upbeat attittude

10. Expression of Encouraging
FORMAL INFORMAL IDIOMS
Don’t worry.
I’m sure you’ll do better the
next time.
You like it? Go for it! Keep up the good work!
We feel you should go ahead. Come on. This is not the
end of the world.
You’re on the right track!
You’re doing very well. I’m sure you’ll win! Don’t give up!
This is for your best. Go on, you can do it! Give it your best shot.
You have my support That was a nice try. Nice job!
I’m sure you’ll pass the exam. I’m so proud of you! Hang in there!

11. Responding of Encouragement
To a Friend To Family
Words can’t express how much I appreciate your
support and encouragement.
Thank you for your encouragement, love,
and support.
If it weren’t for you, I would still be... Thank you for being such an important part
of my life.
I’ll forever be grateful for the encouragement you
gave me when I needed it.
Thank you for encouraging me to work toward my
dreams.
I get by with a little help from my friends.
It would be impossible to list all you have done to
encourage me within the last year. Please know that
I am forever grateful for your support.

12. Responding of Encouragement
To a Boss or Coworker
Thank you so much for putting your faith in me over the last several years. I
wouldn’t be where I am today without your support and encouragement.
Thank you for being such a good example at work.
I am so thankful for having the most encouraging coworkers on the planet.
Please accept my thanks for all the encouragement you have given me over the
years.

13. Responding of Encouragement
To a Teacher
Thank you for being such a great teacher. Your encouragement and support have been in
valuable.
Although I’ve had many great teachers who have taught me the proper way to speak and
write, you have given me the knowledge that I need to speak with confidence. How can I
thank you for all that you have taught me?
You need to know that you are making a difference in this world. Thank you for being an
excellent teacher.
Thank you for all the support and encouragement you have given me over the years. I
can’t thank you enough.

14. Alif : This is our proposal to make a research paper.
What do you think?
Zismal : Let me look.
Alif : I'll have a copy of the proposal.
Zismal : This is nice. But you miss something.
Alif : What is it?
Zismal : You have to write the sources of where you get the
theory.
Alif : Oh no, I forget.
Zismal : I think you need to fix it, and you can do better
next time.
Alif : Thanks for being a good friend. I have to add the
sources.
Zismal :Yes. You have my support.
Example

15. Persuading
According to Cambridge Dictionary,
persuading means to make someone do
or believe something by giving them a
good reason to do it or by talking to
that person and making them believe it.
Synonyms:
conversion, convincing, inducement,
inducing, persuasion.

16. Expression of Persuading
FORMAL INFORMAL
Can’t I persuade you to…? Oh, come on!
How can I persuade you to…? Let’s join…
Are you really sure you can’t/couldn’t…? Just this once
Are you quite sure you won’t consider…? Let me tell you that….
Are you sure you ought to….? Give it a try!
If I were you, I would…. Believe me, It will be fine.
So, please consider….. I promise that you won’t regret it!
Won’t you… Please? I’m begging you. Will you…?
You should…. You’re not going to let me down, are you?
You will enjoy it like never before. Let's go! Really? Not even for me?

17. Responding of Persuasion
ACCEPTING DECLINING
Fine / All right / Okay / Well then Don’t worry, I can take care of this.
Okay, I will take that I’m sorry that I can’t….
Thank you so much for that It sounds nice/great, but I can’t….
It is very kind of you to say Really? I don’t think so
I appreciate your effort for…. I got your point, but….
Thank you, I take that as…. Sorry, I can’t make up my mind.
I accept your… No, thank you. Maybe not now
because…
This might be a greatest idea I appreciate that, but unfortunately….

18. Example
Fanniar : Hi, Okti! I smell something sweet here!
Okti : Hi, Fanni! Obviously I’m making a cake for mom. Do you
want to help?
Fanniar : For mom? Great. Good luck for the cake.
Okti : Oh really? If I were you, I would help your sister. Would
you?
Fanniar : No thanks. I’d better to lie down and wait for it.
Okti : Just once, please! Not even for our mom?
Fanniar : Let me think.
Okti : Oh come on! Alright, I promise you will get the rest of the
cake, bigger.
Fanniar :That sounds a big deal for me.

19. Quiz
A : Hi! I have seen your post on Facebook that you have a plan to go
fishing alone tomorrow?
B : Hi, there! Hehehe yes, that’s right. What’s wrong?
A : Anyway, I am sorry for your loss, for Cathy, your cat. It must be so hard for
you.
B : Oh sure, thank you. You know that’s why I want to entertain myself by
fishing.
A : Yes, I get that. But, as your close friend, I know you’re not really into
fishing. ……………
B : Honestly, ……………..
Matching Box
a. May I accompany you, B?
b. I appreciate your offer, but it is pretty fine if I go alone.
c. Are you really sure you can’t do with me?
d. Oh, come on! I’m begging you. Can we go together,
please? I promise I will make it fun.
e. You have my support!
Fill in the blank on the conversation below and match
the answer based on the matching box given!

20. Quiz
A :Umm what about we gone fishing to another river besides Cisadane?
B : Umm, I am good alone I guess.
A : …………….
B : I don’t know, but thanks for that.
A : …………....
B : Oh my god. You are the most stubborn person I have ever had!
A : Hehehe of course. ………………..
B : Thank you for always being here whenever I feel blue !
A : Don’t mention it !
Matching Box
a. May I accompany you, B?
b. I appreciate your offer, but it is pretty fine if I go alone.
c. Are you really sure you can’t do with me?
d. Oh, come on! I’m begging you. Can we go together,
please? I promise I will make it fun.
e. You have my support!
Fill in the blank on the conversation below and match
the answer based on the matching box given!

21. Quiz Answer
Matching Box
a. May I accompany you, B? (1)
b. I appreciate your offer, but it is pretty fine if I go alone.
(2)
c. Are you really sure you can’t do with me? (3)
d. Oh, come on! I’m begging you. Can we go together,
please? I promise I will make it fun. (4)
e. You have my support! (5)

22. References
-https://azbahasainggris.com/pengertian-request-dalam-bahasa-inggris,
(accessed  24-10-20 11:15 pm)
-https://www.wordsmile.com/pengertian-rumus-contoh-kalimat-polite-request
(accessed  24-10-20 11:20 pm)
- https://www.yourdictionary.com/request (accessed  24-10-20 11:23 pm)
- http://britishcourse.com/expressions-of-persuading-encouraging-and-hoping.php
-https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/persuading
(accessed  24-10-20 04:00 pm)

23. References
- https://www.englishclass101.com/lesson/absolute-beginner-american-english-for-every-
day-131-10-words-for-persuading-people/ (accessed  24-10-20 04:10 pm)
-http://britishcourse.com/expressions-of-persuading-encouraging-and-hoping.php
-https://www.tutorialbahasainggris.com/2-contoh-dialog-expressing-request.html
(accessed  29-10-2020 02:10 pm)
-https://www.talkingpeople.net/tp/usefullanguage/langfunc/makingrequests.html
30-10-20 09:10 pm
-https://www.english-at-home.com/refuse-an-offer/  30-10-20 09:15 pm
https://www.wikihow.com/Encourage-People 30-1-20 15:06 pm
https://www.lingq.com/lesson/10-english-phrases-for-encouraging-someone-300404/ 30-
1-20 15:08 pm

24. Any Questions?

25. THANK YOU!